Joining pan-Europe trade deal would not cross ‘red lines’ – No 10 Maros Sefcovic, a senior European official, said the trade bloc ‘could consider’ the UK joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention. Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025
Minister rules out UK joining pan-Europe trade agreement EU official Maros Sefcovic had said the UK joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention is ‘something we could consider’. Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025
UK Government rejects pan-Europe customs deal despite EU invite THE UK Government is not planning to participate in a pan-European trade agreement touted by an EU trade chief as an option for the UK, a minister… The National (Scotland) · Jan 23, 2025
UK could join Europe-wide customs deal in post-Brexit reset, Brussels trade chief says Maros Sefcovic said the European Union would consider letting Britain join the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention (PEM) as the PM chases closer ties with Brussels The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025
EU could consider UK joining pan-Europe customs deal, says Sefcovic Maros Sefcovic said the UK joining the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean Convention is ‘something we could consider’. Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2025
China 'Discriminating' Against European Medical Devices In Tenders: EU The EU accused China on Tuesday of discriminating against European medical device producers in public contracts and warned of "decisive action" unless the issue can be resolved through dialogue with Beijing. International Business Times · Jan 14, 2025
First Candidates Grilled In Parliament Test For EU Top Team Lawmakers began grilling would-be members of the next European Commission Monday, with a personal tale of bereavement bringing unexpected poignancy to the start of hearings to confirm Ursula von der Leyen's top team. International Business Times · Nov 4, 2024
Brexit is back as Starmer’s Europe minister heads to Brussels The main parties avoided talking about the ‘B-word’ during the election but just 10 days after Labour took power Brexit is back on the agenda The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2024
UK rejects talks on EU-wide youth mobility scheme The European Commission had asked EU members for permission to open negotiations, but there is no interest from the UK Government. Evening Standard · Apr 20, 2024
Rishi Sunak ‘rejects post-Brexit youth mobility scheme’ Downing St said it wants to make deals with individual EU member states Evening Standard · Apr 19, 2024
EU Proposes Three-year Delay On UK Electric Car Tariffs Brussels proposed Wednesday a three-year delay on tariffs on the sale of electric vehicles between Britain and the EU that was meant to kick in from January, in a major reversal of its previous position. International Business Times · Dec 6, 2023
EU agrees post-Brexit deal to delay electric car tariffs for three years European Commission wants to push back new rules until 2027 in boost for Rishi Sunak The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023
David Cameron wants post-Brexit Gibraltar deal with Spain ‘as soon as possible’ ‘I would sign a deal with Britain over Gibraltar tomorrow’, says Spanish minister after talks with Lord Cameron The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023
Brexit red tape risks extending inflation crisis, retailers warn ‘Hidden costs’ of complying with new rules threaten falling prices in 2024, say business chiefs The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023 EU, UK and Ireland ‘putting money where their mouth is’ with new funding Northern Ireland is set to receive close to £1 billion in new funding announced on Monday by Mr Sefcovic, the Taoiseach, and NI Secretary of state.
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023 Northern Ireland to receive close to £1bn in peace funding The funding programme – PEACEPLUS – amounts to 1.14 billion euro and is designed to support peace and prosperity across Northern Ireland.
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023 Dublin comments ‘unhelpful’ amid efforts to restore Stormont – Heaton-Harris Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the Stormont stalemate cannot be allowed indefinitely.
The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2023 Cleverly hails ‘close and friendly’ UK-EU ties in Brussels speech James Cleverly credited the ‘level of trust’ between him and Maros Sefcovic as part of the reason the Windsor Framework was secured.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 28, 2023 'Petty': Tories order ambassador to monitor Humza Yousaf's EU meeting THE UK Government’s “petty and patronising attitude” will see Humza Yousaf’s meeting with a top European Commission leader monitored by a…
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023 Framework will ensure NI consumers get same goods as rest of UK, says EU chief Maros Sefcovic said the Windsor Framework would smooth trade but that the European Court of Justice would remain the sole arbiter of EU law.
The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023 DUP will not be ‘brow beaten’ into a Stormont return, Donaldson vows Earlier, Chris Heaton-Harris claimed a restoration of the powersharing institutions was the surest way to secure Northern Ireland’s place in the UK.
Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2023 Former Irish leader Bertie Ahern calls for review of Good Friday Agreement It comes after MPs this week endorsed Rishi Sunak’s Northern Ireland Brexit deal following his compromise agreement with the European Union
Daily Mirror · Mar 24, 2023 Rishi Sunak's new Brexit deal formally signed off with EU - despite Tory rebellion Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and the European Commission's Maros Sefcovic agreed to adopt the new Windsor Framework which is aimed at undoing some of Boris Johnson's botched deal
The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023 Rishi Sunak’s Brexit deal for Northern Ireland gets formal sign-off Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and the European Commission’s Maros Sefcovic chaired a meeting on Friday to adopt the new arrangements.
The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2023 Brexit deal set for formal sign-off in wake of Commons vote success Rishi Sunak’s Brexit deal for Northern Ireland will be formally signed off on Friday at an official meeting in London.